Postdoctoral Research Associate - Cancer Research Center, Montgomery

Salary:

$50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually Location :

Montgomery, AL Job Type:

Full-time Staff Job Number:

STF-26-0128 Department:

Academic Affairs Opening Date:

05/21/2026 Closing Date:

6/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

Job Description

Alabama State University, Cancer Biology Research and Training Center, invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful candidate will be involved in conducting research, managing the funded activities, writing grants, and helping with completing the goals and objectives of the research project,.

Duties and Responsibilities: Perform research on cancer (basic/translational/Cancer Bio-informatics/Cancer health disparity, nanotechnology/biosensor) Mentor graduate and undergraduate students Correspond regularly with partner institutions Assist with student recruitment, advising Organize meetings with students and mentorsProvide support to the Principal Investigator coordinate and design activities for student and collaborators Collect data, analyze the data for publication and present date to national/international conferences Participate in regular meetings with the principal investigators and co-investigators, and assist in maintaining a clear record of research accomplishmentsProvide research training to students Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

An earned doctorate in Life Sciences (Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology, Cancer Biology, Chemical Science, Health Disparity, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning in Cancer Health Disparity or Cancer Bioinformatics) with a focus on cancer research or related disciplines, evidence of quality publication in cancer areas and evidence of quality research and mentorship of students in the biomedical field required. This position required prolong periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer.

Interested candidates must include the following along with their online application: Statement of experience and career goal (not more than 3 pages) Research plan (one page describing your ideas about cancer research) Curriculum Vitae

Supplemental Information

EEOC STATEMENT: It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.

All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Group Health and Dental MetLife Group Life Insurance Guardian Life Inusrance Group Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick Leave Annual LeavePaid Holidays State Retirement Program Flexible Spending Account Tuition Assistance

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